ABC (Air Brake Chain)
In this single session, one hour class, you’ll learn how to inflate tires and briefly assess whether a bike is ready to ride. Check calendar for when this class is offered.
Fix a Flat
The best time to learn to fix a flat is before one happens on your ride. In this single session one hour class, you’ll learn and practice tips and tricks on removing and replacing replacing a tube.
Tune Up
Thursday 6-9pm and Saturday 9am-12pm
Over four Classes, this hands-on course will take you through the process of doing a bike “tune-up” — what most bike shops do for $75-100 if nothing is broken or worn out.
- determine a bike’s condition, and if new component parts are advisable, or required
- properly clean and lubricate all parts without disassembly
- true wheels, adjust hub bearings, and change tires
- adjust seat and handlebars for fit and comfort, and brakes and gears for peak performance
- perform a safety check
Overhaul
Saturday 9am-12pm
This hands-on course will take you through the process of doing a bike overhaul. The Tune Up Class is a prerequisite. Over five Saturdays, you will learn how to:
- Disassemble, assess, lubricate, and re-assemble the headset, bottom bracket, and wheel bearing systems.
- Remove and replace brake and shift cables and housing, brake pads, and gear chainrings and clusters
- Inspect frame and fork alignment, and condition of all components
- Document seat and handlebar adjustments for exact re-assembly position
Introduction to Wheel Building
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This introductory class explores the construction and design of the bicycle wheel. We will cover the basics of the most common and strongest three cross lacing.